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Task Decription
This task enables students to write a critical essay using psychoanalytic criticism to interpret Lord of the Flies. Students must cite specific evidence from the novel to support their interpretation and specific information from the resources provided by the instructor in their essays.

Teaching Task
L1: After researching informational texts on psychoanalysis and psychoanalytical criticism, write a critical essay that analyzes Lord of the Flies, providing evidence to clarify your analysis. What conclusion or implications can you draw? A bibliography is not required.

Instructional Resources
Lord of the Flies Essay Requirements


Lord of the Flies Prompt Breakdown


Iceberg Graphic Organizer


Plot Graphic Organizer


Introduction to Psychoanalytic Criticism



Questions to Refine Your Analysis


Characterization Resource